Low Vision Support Services
Support that’s tailored to you
Everyone’s experience with vision loss is different, so it is important that you have both expert and compassionate low vision support to meet your ambitions, goals, and needs.
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Expert services for those with low vision
Our Allied Health team are highly experienced in working with people who are blind and living with low vision. It means we bring a unique understanding of the challenges you are facing and the support you may need to live independently, move about your community safely and continue to do the things you love, whether that’s working, studying, meeting friends for a coffee or doing a crossword.
Whether it is help navigating your community, changes in your home or you just need someone to talk to, we provide low vision services that make a real difference. Our team of Optometrists, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, Counsellors, and Technology Experts will spend time with you to understand your priorities and challenges and put in place solutions to best support you.
Low Vision Optometry Services
Your optometry needs change as your vision declines and it helps to have a specialised team with a deeper knowledge and experience with your condition.
Orientation & Mobility and Occupational Therapy
Our Orientation & Mobility and Occupational Therapists are here to help you tackle everyday challenges and navigate safely around your community.
Assistive Technology
As one of Australia’s leading low vision technology providers, we offer unparalleled access to cutting-edge equipment and expertise from both Australia and abroad.
Peer Support, Counselling and Social Work
The loss of your vision can be daunting, influencing your everyday life, independence and emotional well-being. Our Peer Support Program, Counselling and Social Work services are here to support you.
Support Coordination and Funding Advice
Sometimes it can be difficult to know what kind of support and services you need. That is completely understandable, and our team can help. We can help people with their NDIS plans and understand the funding options available to support the services needed.
Low Vision Employment Services
No matter the challenges you face, we believe that having a disability should never stand in the way of achieving your career goals. We offer several employment programs to support South Australians with disabilities to find or keep a job.
Braille Lessons
Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who live with low vision. See Differently offers Braille lessons for adults.
Useful Support and Other Services
There are several useful apps, supports and concessions available for people in South Australia who are blind or living with low vision. We’ve compiled a list of them to share.
DVA Services
See Differently is proud to be one of the approved Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) suppliers for the Rehabilitation Appliances Program.
Understanding Eye Conditions
Chronic eye conditions are common in Australia and may be present from birth, result from illness or injury, or develop with age. While some conditions are unavoidable due to genetics and aging, early detection and proactive management can slow progression or even prevent severe vision loss.
Meet Neil.
Neil is a competitive cyclist and client advisor at See Differently. He lives with vision loss and believes you can still do anything you want, just in a slightly different way. Find out how Neil sees differently with our low vision support.